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6 IT Essentials: PC Harware and Software Companion GuideAfter completing this section, you will meet these objectives:■■■■■■■■Compare and contrast a default installation and a custom installation.Install Windows XP Professional using a custom installation.Create, view, and manage disks, directories, and files.Identify procedures and utilities used to optimize the performance of operatingsystems.Identify procedures and utilities used to optimize the performance of browsers.Describe the installation, use, and configuration of e-mail software.Set screen resolution and update the video driver.Describe the installation of a second operating system.Compare and Contrast a Default Installation and aCustom InstallationThe default installation of Windows XP Professional is sufficient for most computers usedin a home or small office network. A custom installation of Windows XP Professional istypically used in a larger network.Default installation requires minimal user interaction. You are prompted to provide informationfor the specific computer and the owner/user.In Windows XP, the custom installation is similar to the default installation. There are onlytwo screens that offer a custom selection during setup. The first screen allows you to customizethe regional settings, and the second screen (shown in Figure 12-2) allows you tocustomize the network settings.Figure 12-2Windows Installations Types